NEW YORK >> A New York state lawmaker pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges in a deal that requires her to resign from office.

Assemblywoman Gabriela Rosa admitted lying to immigration authorities about her marital relationship in 2005. The Democrat, who was elected in 2012 to represent Upper Manhattan, also pleaded guilty to making false statements in a bankruptcy petition in 2009.

Rosa agreed not to contest any sentence between a year and 18 months. She will be sentenced on Oct. 3.

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The case is the latest in a series involving criminal allegations that have dogged dozens of state lawmakers in recent years. Several legislators have been convicted of corruption-related offenses including embezzlement, bribery or tax evasion.

Earlier this year, former Democratic state Assemblyman Eric Stevenson of the Bronx was sentenced to three years in prison for accepting bribes. Former Buffalo-area Assemblyman Dennis Gabryszak, a Democrat, stepped down in January after a series of sexual harassment allegations.

According to Rosa’s legislative biography, she was born in Santo Domingo, came to New York in 1994 and worked in the Dominican consulate in 1998. The biography says that, “In 2005, Gabriela became a proud United States Citizen, allowing her to deepen her involvement in government and civics by running for office.”

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s said it had not received a resignation notice as of late Friday afternoon.